Historic Rock Castle recently announced that Caryn Hawkins is the recipient of this year’s Walter Durham Scholarship. Hawkins is a graduate of Gallatin High School and is planning to attend Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee where she will pursue a degree in historic preservation. She stood out among the applicants for her dedication to the preservation of historic treasures like Rock Castle as well as her commitment to education and community service.

Rock Castle’s scholarship was established in 2012 to assist Sumner County students in their plans to pursue a college degree in a history related field. The scholarship is named in honor of the late Walter T. Durham, a longtime Gallatin businessman and the former Tennessee State Historian. Rock Castle continues to honor the legacy of Mr. Durham by offering this scholarship for future historians.

Money for the scholarship is raised through events like the annual Rock Castle Gala, which is Saturday.

The gala takes on the 1920s as “Flappers & Fellas: A Gatsby Style Soiree at Rock Castle.” The evening starts at 5:30 with cocktail hour, followed by dinner and dancing. There will be a silent auction featuring items like an intimate dinner for six inside Rock Castle and Music City Bowl tickets. Music will be provided by local high school band the Broomestix as well as the Nashville Jazz Alliance.

Guests will enjoy the opportunity to explore the Historic Rock Castle grounds as well as take pictures with 1920s automobiles.

Tickets are $75 per person and can be purchased online at www.historicrockcastle.com or at the Rock Castle Visitor Center. Guests are encouraged but not required to dress in 1920s fashion.

— For The Hendersonville Star News

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